Ukraine: visa and entry rules

Ukraine's borders: every crossing point

Ukraine's land border crossings, listed by the neighbour they lead to:

With Russia and Belarus crossing is closed.

With Poland: Shehyni - Medyka, Krakovets - Korczowa, Yahodyn - Dorohusk. These are the main working routes.

With Moldova: Palanca, Kuchurhan and others.

With Romania: Porubne - Siret and Diakove - Halmeu.

With Hungary: Chop - Zahony and Luzhanka - Beregsurany.

With Slovakia: Uzhhorod - Vysne Nemecke.

The airspace is closed, the airports are not working, and all entry is by land from the western side.

Driving to Ukraine

The western crossings are working for those entering from EU countries and Moldova.

Martial law is in force, and the rules on movement are subject to it.

Check the temporary import procedure currently in force with the customs service of the country you enter through.

Travelling to Ukraine with a pet

An international veterinary certificate is required, endorsed by the state veterinary service of the country you are leaving.

The rabies vaccination must be valid on the date of entry.

An import permit is arranged in advance.

Put the paperwork for bringing an animal into Ukraine together well in advance. Check the vaccination timings, the microchip requirement and the quarantine rules with the veterinary service and with the airline - their lists may not match.

When the situation is unstable the veterinary services work erratically, and the paperwork takes an unpredictable amount of time.

Overstaying your visa in Ukraine

Martial law is in force, and the rules governing foreigners' stay are subject to it.

Check the procedure currently in force with the migration service on the ground. It has changed in Ukraine, and relying on older descriptions is risky.

The information needs to be verified at the time you are planning your trip.